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Rhythm Lab Radio | June 6, 2014

On this week's show, we featured two tracks from Taylor McFerrin's new debut album Early Riser, which was released on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder label. Taylor is the son of 10-time grammy winning artist Bobby McFerrin. We also have a simple, but lovely tune from South African producer Thor Rixon. Then from down under, we have a future soul cut from a new artist by the name of Akouo.

In the second hour, New Orleans Queen Diva of Bounce, Big Freedia, returns and we have her new tune called "Explode" In 2011, SBTRK and Sampha created some fantastic future soul tunes on SBTRKT's self-titled, debut album. The two got back together for a new tune, which we featured in the hour. Plus,the UK classical infused electronic outfit Clean Bandit are tearing up the charts in their home country. We have a new tune from their debut album featuring Minneapolis MC and singer Lizzo. Listen below via Mixcloud or via Soundcloud.

This week’s song, “Loud Places” comes from Jamie Smith better known as Jamie xx, 1/3 of The XX. “Loud Places will be featured on his highly anticipated solo debut 'In Colours' later this year. Jamie xx paints with a rich and diverse sonic...

In the first hour, we featured new music from Mavis Staples, Action Bronson, UK’s jazz outfit Polar Bear, Psychedelic funk & soul band Monophonics, a producer Flako. We also introduced you to the English electro-pop duo Wyles &...

Sometimes sparsity and simplicity can do more for a song than lush & complex arrangements. This is the case of the song “Cold Stares” by producer Nosaj Thing and Chance The Rapper. On the first listen, the song might seem simple in...